OAKLAND — Santa Claus is coming to town today for the 11th Oakland Holiday Parade.

The free parade starts at 2 p.m. in downtown Oakland at 11th Street and Broadway and will continue up Broadway to 20th Street, then head right to Harrison Street, near Lake Merritt.

Seen as one of the premier children’s parades in the country, the parade will feature giant balloons, marching bands, floats and Santa Claus. Helping lead the parade this year as grand marshal is Mr. Steve, who will be joined by Miss Rosa, both from “Mornings on PBS KIDS.”

More than 100,000 spectators are expected to attend, so make sure to come early for a spot. The parade will also be aired live on KTVU-TV Channel 2, KICU 36, KQED-PBS, KTEH-PBS, and Peralta TV.

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